Upsized Gantry Crane Plans
Upsized Gantry Crane Plans
The big one, actually the big many. These Gantry Crane Plans include Engineering graphs to choose the beam and legs from 2000 lbs – 6000 lbs lifting capacity. Free Standing, Large or Small, Wide or Narrow. Build to fit your needs.
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Description
Description
If you need flexibility for your project, then these Gantry crane plans have lots of options for height, width, and capacity. Plans include graphs and charts showing engineering options for the main beam, and for the legs. Make your gantry large or small, from Steel or Aluminum, wide or narrow, heavy duty or light, adjustable or fixed. All the data is there. Adjustable legs will extended for your needed height – within limits, of course. Build your new gantry crane with these plans, and make it to fit your needs!
These gantry crane plans are excellent for big lifting since they include lots of options for size and capacity. The crane is height adjustable for ease of use and for disassembly for storage. Best of all . . . You Can Build It Yourself !
Specifications
Specifications
Upsized Gantry Crane Plans
- Single top I-beam design — 8 ft to 30 ft width options.
- Telescoping of fixed legs — 7 ft to 16 ft height options.
- Options from 1000 lb. to 6000 lb. capacity.
- Note: Some length, height and capacity options are mutually exclusive.
- Options for Steel (stronger) or Aluminum (lighter, for mobility).
- We recommend Steel legs for rigidity, but aluminum options are also available.
- Contains spring support wheel assembly plans (for safety and roll around mobility).
- These plans are fully Engineered, so you can build with confidence.
- Plans include drawings, build instructions, and a full list of materials.
More About The Design Features
More About The Design Features
This up-sized crane is an extension to our very popular Mobile Overhead Crane. However, by customer request, this version shows ways to build it larger, taller, wider, and with options for higher capacity. It also includes options for aluminum. This design keeps the telescoping legs for flexibility allowing beam clearance to adjust vertically (depending on choice of sizes). Heights from 6.8 ft – 10 ft with the small size, or from 9.5 ft – 15 ft with the largest size — AND, size options in-between. (Or, check out the Perfect Size Garage Crane Plans for a crane that fits a typical 7′ overhead garage door.)
Width options range from a 10 ft to 30 ft, using I-Beam sizes from 5″ to 10″.*
Construction requires steel cutting, welding and drilling.
Load Capacity is (depending on options) from 1,000 to 6,000 lbs* See notes.
Engineering Considerations:
Crane capacity is a function of the height, width, and beam options. Plans include several graphs showing the effects of beam type, length and under beam clearance with instructions for choosing. Since these plans cover a wide range of options, prepare for some figuring. You’ll need to know the required load, span width, and how tall (and short) the crane must be.
Plans include instructions with lots of illustrations, a List of Materials, and Construction Hints for building the crane.
. . . More on What is in the Plans . . . And, more about the design of our Gantry Cranes.
To make your lifting chores even easier, check out the accessories! — Our “Winching Pole” & Load Leveler are perfect tools for many gantry cranes. (May not work well with cranes over 10 ft.) The Beam Clamp (Free Plans) can make the crane more flexible for size. (Read the announcement).
Maximize Your Project
Make the most of your new shop tools project. We have the plans, of course, and these additional resources as well.
First: Purchase the plans with the "Add to Cart" button, then right after payment, a digital copy is ready to save on your computer. Please see this article if you have questions about getting the plans.
Second: Look through the plans and decide on the many options, and which are right for you. (Things like size, capacity and customizing.) Read this article about When It's Safe To Customize the Plans for your project. You might also look to our Customer Stories page for inspiration.
Third: Get the most out of your new Tool with accessories. Press plates, Beam trolley(s), winch and lifting or pressing equipment, are useful for full function. We recommend Quality accessories that will serve you well for years. Try retailers like Grainger, MSC, McMaster and others. Cheaper stuff is easy to find on Amazon, eBay, etc..
Fourth: We have a lot of articles to help in building. Just type a question in the Show Me bar (top of this page) for a list. Or, for simple browsing, please see the many Articles from the Mechanic.
Reminder: Building requires skill and tools for things like cutting, drilling, and accurate set-up, as well as (for some plans) machining and welding. Strength, durability, and enjoyment depend on building it well. Build it well, and it will Serve you Well !!
Notes for Success
* Load capacity for a CRANE is a static vertical load which is highly dependent on materials used, construction techniques, assembly methods, orientation and squareness of the assembly, and proper load distribution. Load capacity does not include the individual component capacities for tools, trolley, cables, chains or other hoist equipment. Do not exceed manufactures limits on any of the equipment. Always use Extreme Caution when lifting, and don't allow hanging loads to swing. Here is some more good Crane Safety advice.
* Load capacity for a PRESS is a static, vertical load central in the frame, and is highly dependent on choices for materials, components, construction techniques, assembly methods, orientation and squareness of the assembly. It is made for a hydraulic or screw type prime mover only. Not for pneumatics. Load capacity does not include strength of purchased parts such as the hydraulic jack, tools, press plates or other equipment. Do not exceed manufactures limits on any of the equipment. Always Use Extreme Caution and Proper Safety Equipment When Pressing, and don't press items that are not inline with the forces from the prime mover (jack). For trouble-free life of the shop tools and accessories, we always encourage care and safety.
Please make sure all fastening methods will handle the vibration and environment of how and where it will operate – including proper fastener types, bolt grades, torques, and nut types. Then, be smart about loading, load distribution, force orientation, pressure, and surrounding conditions. We want you safe to enjoy your new tool for a long time ahead.
Thank You — The Mechanical Elements Team
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